Angry Birds Speaker Docks for iPods and Other Devices

9:35 AM in technology

Don’t have any official Angry Birds merchandise? Well, shame on you! If you live within the Eurozone or in the United States, why don’t you make it up by purchasing these Angry Birds speaker docks? The speakers, which are manufactured by Gear4, were recently introduced at the IFA in Berlin. They also make a great addition to your ever-growing Angry Birds collection.

They are available in both iPod version, which appear as Pigs (like the one in the photo), and the plug-and-play variety, which are modeled after the Angry Birds. Both models will begin shipping in the next few weeks in Europe and US, with the non-dock version expected to be priced at 69 euros.

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HTC Titan Smartphone

1:54 PM in technology

With the smartphone market getting more and more competitive, makers try to outdo each other in order to get some attention from the consumers. And in the arena of new Windows Phone 7 smartphones, HTC Titan is one of the newcomers out to make such phones more interesting. This new smartphone aims to stand out among the new and upcoming Windows Phone smartphones being introduced in the market.

The new HTC Titan smartphone is a Windows Phone that is touted to have the largest screen to date. It sports a 4.7″ touchscreen display and a very slim 9.9mm body. It comes with a 1.5 GHz processor, 512 RAM and up to 16GB of total storage space. The phone also comes with an 8MP camera with dual LED flash that can also record video in 720p HD resolution. It also comes with a 1.3MP front facing camera.

The new HTC Titan runs on the Windows Phone 7 OS. It also comes in with Microsoft Office Mobile, essential applications for documents. Other features also include WiFi and Bluetoooth connectivity, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor, GPS and a Digital Compass. The HTC Titan Smartphone is expected to come out sometime in October. There’s no word yet on its pricing.

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XtremeMac Soma Stand iPhone And iPad Dock

1:51 PM in technology

There is still no stopping companies from making interesting accessories for the Apple iDevices. Considering that the iPhone, iPod and iPad are still wildly popular, there will still be newer and more interesting accessories for these devices to come out one after the other. One of the more interesting to recently come out is the new Soma Stand from XtremeMac.

The XtremeMac Soma Stand is designed to have a unique pyramid shaped speakers. The speakers face sideways to avoid blocking when the iPad is docked on it. The speaker dock can be folded in when not in use, making it quite convenient to bring along. It comes with a battery life of up to six hours for every charge. It is also compatible for use with the iPhone as well as the iPad. The XtremeMac Soma Stand is expected to come out around October of this year. No word yet on how much it’s going to be priced.

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Blu Cigs Smart Pack E-Cigarette Goes “Social”

1:45 PM in technology

Making every new device “social” seems to be the newest trend, even on electronic cigarettes like the Blu Cigs Smart Pack. This newest offering from Blu Cigs comes with a homing device that finds nearby e-cigarette smokers, as well as Blu Cigs retail stores, within a 50-foot radius.

Putting a social aspect on a simple electronics cigarette may sound ridiculous, but there are some good use to it. Smoking, apart from making bad things to your throat and lungs, is a social activity. Total strangers who smoke can simply start a conversation by asking for a light and sharing cigarettes. In the case of e-cigs, it is a different thing. Traditional cigarette smokers may find e-cigarettes–and the people who use them–absurd, making the e-smokers the wallflower in a banter of smokers. Enabling to find a fellow e-smoker could be great for those who want other people to share their activity.

This new electronic cigarette also has enhanced battery life, a “Convenient Cartomizer” that controls nicotine strength and flavor, and an “Instant Inventory” feature, which lets users predetermine settings that automatically order new cartridges when supply is low.

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Samsung MV800 MultiView Digital Camera

12:51 PM in technology

Despite having quite a number of different features, it seems that compact digital cameras are almost designed similarly to one another. They usually have the same features and functions, only to be differentiated by one feature here and there. But there are times when one digital camera just stands out because it is quite unique in its own way. One such example would be this new Samsung MV800 MultiView Compact Digital Camera.

The new Samsung MV800 has a unique feature in that it comes with a versatile LCD Flipscreen. Its 3-inch capacitive touchscreen display can be flipped 180 degrees, making its easier to take self-shots as well as low angle shots. This point and shoot camera comes with a 16.1MP sensor with 5x optical zoom. Like most digital cameras today, it can both record still pictures as well as HD videos. The Samsung MV800 Compact Digital Camera is set to be available in the market any time soon. It is expected to cost US$280.

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